Edward Argar - Contributions

Edward Argar

Conservative
Commons, Charnwood (2015 - 2017)

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East Midlands Rail Franchise

Commons Chamber on 30 March 201730/03/2017

I welcome that answer. In the context of my hon. Friend’s work on the franchise, can he reassure me and my constituents that when the new franchise is awarded we will see new, modern rolling stock capable of operating on diesel and electric lines on that...

East Midlands Rail Franchise

Commons Chamber on 30 March 201730/03/2017

13. What progress is being made on awarding the east midlands rail franchise.

Magnox: Early Contract Terminations

Commons Chamber on 27 March 201727/03/2017

I welcome the characteristic candour and openness with which the Secretary of State has approached the issue. Will he reassure me and the House that the scope of the inquiry will look not only at the NDA, but—as I think he just alluded to—at the role, if...

Political Developments

Commons Chamber on 15 March 201715/03/2017

I welcome that answer from my right hon. Friend, just as I welcome the economic success story that is the Northern Irish economy over the past few years. Does he agree that a key part of that success has been effective, stable power-sharing government, wh...

Political Developments

Commons Chamber on 15 March 201715/03/2017

4. What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland.

Topical Questions

Commons Chamber on 9 March 201709/03/2017

T8. Businesses and individuals in my constituency are eager to see the greatest degree of certainty possible about the Brexit process. Does my right hon. Friend share my concern that amendment 3 to the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill pa...

Welsh Affairs

Commons Chamber on 2 March 201702/03/2017

My hon. Friend rightly focuses on transport infrastructure, but another key part of the infrastructure that Wales needs is energy infrastructure. He has been a great champion of the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, as have I. Does he agree that it is vital that...

Business of the House

Commons Chamber on 2 March 201702/03/2017

May I associate myself with the tributes paid by right hon. and hon. Members to the late Father of this House? It speaks volumes about the depth of knowledge and wisdom in this House that the late Sir Gerald was a Member of this House and of the Governmen...

Topical Questions

Commons Chamber on 2 March 201702/03/2017

T6. I have been contacted by a number of my constituents who are concerned about the welfare of puppies, particularly in the context of puppy farming and puppies being bred for sale. Will my hon. Friend the Minister set out what action he is taking to t...

Taxation Powers

Commons Chamber on 1 March 201701/03/2017

Does my hon. Friend agree that these taxation powers, coupled with other powers that have been devolved to Holyrood, make it one of the most powerful devolved Parliaments in the world? Does she also agree that, quite rightly, they make the Scottish Govern...

Taxation Powers

Commons Chamber on 1 March 201701/03/2017

1. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on taxation powers.

Armed Forces: Historical Cases

Commons Chamber on 23 February 201723/02/2017

I think the whole House is incredibly moved by the hon. Gentleman’s words. From what he is saying, so movingly and eloquently, I believe he would agree that as a House, regardless of party, we owe a huge debt to all these people. I am sure he would join m...

Topical Questions

Commons Chamber on 23 January 201723/01/2017

T2. Although the current police funding formula has not been fully applied to Leicestershire police, meaning a loss of £5.6 million annually even under that unfair funding formula, Chief Constable Simon Cole and his excellent team of officers have conti...

DWP Policies and Low-income Households

Commons Chamber on 17 January 201717/01/2017

It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Glasgow Central (Alison Thewliss). I have to say, however, that although she said that she was not getting answers from the Government, I know—having read the reports of Westminster Hall debates—that not only...

Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill

Commons Chamber on 13 January 201713/01/2017

It is a pleasure, tempered only slightly by the small element of party politics injected into what has been a very non-party political and good-humoured debate, to follow the shadow Minister. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Torbay (Kevin Fo...

Yemen

Commons Chamber on 12 January 201712/01/2017

The hon. Gentleman makes his point well, but does he recall that the Secretary of State for Defence, in a statement to this House on 19 December, made it clear that the United States Government had suspended a particular licence but had continued to suppl...

Yemen

Commons Chamber on 12 January 201712/01/2017

I cannot disagree with the hon. Lady. She makes her point well and effectively. She is right about the role that women can play in rebuilding a country after conflict. Of course, everyone in that country needs to play a role in helping to rebuild it. I ho...

Yemen

Commons Chamber on 12 January 201712/01/2017

Many Members have used the phrase “the forgotten war” this afternoon, but as my hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble (Seema Kennedy) made clear, the House has been doing everything it can to ensure that that war is not forgotten. Although he is not in...

Engagements

Commons Chamber on 11 January 201711/01/2017

Q12. There can be nothing as distressing for a parent as the death of their child, particularly where that child has been murdered. That is what happened to the two ladies, one of them a constituent of mine, who set up Justice After Acquittal, successfu...

Business of the House

Commons Chamber on 15 December 201615/12/2016

Rothley post office in my constituency closed recently and moved its services to a local shop, despite strong local opposition. It appears from local reports that promises about services that were made during the consultation are not being fully adhered t...

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